This blog was set up to document the progress of Prince - my handsome, kind and loyal friend of eight years, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma at the end of May 2007. We lost the battle at the end of July 2007, so now I continue with him in spirit. Tilly, a wonderfully hyperactive rescue terrier / collie / staffie (??!!) has now joined the family, so I'll be blogging about our experiences as we get to know each other....

Thursday, 13 September 2007

Tagged....

I've been tagged by Em & Mollie to play the 'word game'. I believe the rules are as follows:-

Players must list one fact, word, or tidbit that is somehow relevant to their life for each letter of your first or middle name.

When you are tagged you need to write your own post containing your first or middle name game facts, word, or tidbit.

At the end of your post choose one person for each letter of your name to tag.

Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them that they have been tagged, and to read your blog.

Now, I'm not sure whether I should be using my name, or Princes, or Tillys. Being the idle b*gger I am, my first instinct was to use Tilly as her name is shortest. However, perhaps predictably, I'm going to use Prince.

So here we go....

P - Is for 'po-face', which he could generate at will to demonstrate his displeasure should things not be going his way. Within seconds of said displeasure being resolved, his adorable face would return!

R - Is for 'rudy-roo', which is an odd, made-up name that developed over the years for his bottom. It was employed in many ways, for example - 'roo-pops' (flatulence) and 'rudy-issues' (either gland problems, or an errant clingon).

I - Is for 'indeterminate breeding'. Over his entire life everyone who met Prince had a different view as to what breeds he was made up of. I think patterdale cross border, but frankly don't care. He was the best canine creation possible as far as I'm concerned.

N - Is for napping. A pastime Prince enjoyed increasingly over the years. Usually employed flat-out and with great pleasure, but could be employed when po-faced (see above) in a fully curled up position - usually if daddy had failed to meet his expectations!

C - Is for companionship - one of many things that Prince excelled at. He invariably liked to 'help' with whatever activity was taking place, whether it be digging in the garden, cooking in the kitchen, or exploring a new town. He was constantly at my feet, through great times, terrible times, and everything in-between. He was, and is, the best friend I could wish for.

E - Is for eating. Another one of Princes favourite pastimes. His favourites included sausages, warm chicken from the oven, ice-cream by the river, and anything cooked by my father. Despite his love of food he had very good table manners. You could leave anything on the table, and regardless of whether he could reach it, he'd never pinch it without permission. He also had a rather embarrassing (but good) habit of refusing anything offered to him by someone he didn't know.....

3 comments:

Hello - have been peeking at your posts when I can but as currently am still in grieving process for my pets [as well as family members!] - can't always stop long. It's so hard ... but a lovely way to remember them isn't it. Lovely pics. Glad you have a dog to keep you company still..

Prince

Tilly

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About Me

I'm in my early thirties, single, and currently do some freelance writing. Home is in the heart of rural Cheshire.
Prince lost his battle with Lymphoma at the end of July 2007, and was the best friend, companion and partner in crime I could ever wish for. He remains with me in spirit - keeping an eye on me and providing love and support to both myself and the new addition to the family - Tilly.
Tilly is a border collie cross who's just arrived from the RSPCA. She likes orange dumbells and sticking her tongue in my ears.